Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Hi Penny, Keeping it up will help some and there is also a way to massage it but I am not sure how to do it. I am sure one of the other ladies can help. They do have sleeves you can be fitted for and wear. Be sure to tell the dr. You are in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com lymphodema Hello Ladies !! This is the first time I have ever had a touch of lymphodema , this morning - my arm is swelling some. And I don't know what I am supposed to do to help this ???? I imagine keeping it raised will help? Anyone know what else ? I have a doctors appointment tomorrow afternoon and honestly would rather wait til then to let them see it if I can ........... Thanks in advance for any help Penny __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Dear Penny - I have lymphedema (in my legs) and besides elevating them, what has helped is having them wrapped. It really does make a difference when I do that. You might be able to get some good info from a physical therapist. hugs..........judith (aka ladybug) Hi Penny, Keeping it up will help some and there is also a way to massage it but I am not sure how to do it. I am sure one of the other ladies can help. They do have sleeves you can be fitted for and wear. Be sure to tell the dr. You are in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com lymphodema Hello Ladies !! This is the first time I have ever had a touch of lymphodema , this morning - my arm is swelling some. And I don't know what I am supposed to do to help this ???? I imagine keeping it raised will help? Anyone know what else ? I have a doctors appointment tomorrow afternoon and honestly would rather wait til then to let them see it if I can ........... Thanks in advance for any help Penny __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Penny I have it as well. The only problem I have is there are no medical facility close to me who works on the lymphedema. There is one 1 hr away. You should get massages before it gets worse. Judy Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant. lymphodema Hello Ladies !! This is the first time I have ever had a touch of lymphodema , this morning - my arm is swelling some. And I don't know what I am supposed to do to help this ???? I imagine keeping it raised will help? Anyone know what else ? I have a doctors appointment tomorrow afternoon and honestly would rather wait til then to let them see it if I can ........... Thanks in advance for any help Penny __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Hi Penny: I am a 5 yr survivor and have a bit of lympha also.. can not use are more than l5 min at a time so I rest it.. elevate it.. always keep it moisturized shower, then cream.. be good to it and.. you can get massages.. which help they are pricey for me. lots of luck and dont carry heavy bags.. Angel.. )) > Hello Ladies !! > This is the first time I have ever had a touch of lymphodema , this morning - my arm is swelling some. And I don't know what I am supposed to do to help this ???? I imagine keeping it raised will help? Anyone know what else ? I have a doctors appointment tomorrow afternoon and honestly would rather wait til then to let them see it if I can ........... > Thanks in advance for any help Penny > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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